A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1393522 Details
Epoch: 64 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1393677 epoch_slot_no: 11277 block_no: 1393456 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1473 time: 2018-08-12 12:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa03390409055384aa94739b7e2f332225b89201aace155973be79c2bcc3261abBlock Operator
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